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Pat Spencer Leaves Golden State Warriors for Phoenix Suns on Two-Way Deal
7/3/2026, 2:12:17 PM
Spencer’s Move to Phoenix
On July 2, 2026, guard Pat Spencer signed a two-way contract with the Phoenix Suns, ending his three-year tenure with the Golden State Warriors. The agreement was confirmed by league sources and reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania. Spencer, 29, will split his time between the Suns’ NBA roster and its G League affiliate under the two-way arrangement.
Career Path and Rise with the Warriors
Spencer entered the NBA after a standout lacrosse career at Loyola Maryland and a graduate-transfer season at Northwestern. Undrafted, he joined the Warriors on a two-way deal in February 2024, after stints overseas and in the G League. Over the next two seasons his role grew: he appeared in six games as a rookie, 39 games in 2024-25, and 66 games with 14 starts in 2025-26, earning praise for his energy and defensive hustle.
Statistical Snapshot
In the 2025-26 season, Spencer averaged 7.2 points, 3.5 assists, and 18.6 minutes per game for Golden State. He shot 42.3 % from the field and 35.7 % from three-point range. His most productive stretch occurred in early December, when he posted 15.2 points and 5.4 assists over five games, contributing to back-to-back road victories in Chicago and Cleveland while starter Steph Curry was sidelined.
Official Statements & Team Moves
Suns officials, including General Manager Brian Gregory, finalized the Spencer deal alongside representatives Mark Bartelstein and Ross Aroyo of Priority Sports. The Suns, already active in the offseason, recently signed guard Luke Kennard to a two-year, $13 million contract and completed a trade sending Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale to the Charlotte Hornets for forward Miles Bridges. Meanwhile, the Warriors have re-signed Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, and De’Anthony Melton, and are awaiting free-agent LeBron James’s decision on his next destination.
Verbatim Quotes
- “5 assists a game last season with the Warriors.” — Shams Charania, tweet
- “Spencer, who was a lacrosse superstar in college, spent his first three years playing for the Warriors, with his role increasing each season.” — Golden State of Mind analysis
Future Outlook for Spencer and the Suns
Spencer enters his fourth NBA season, the final year of two-way eligibility. The Suns’ recent backcourt turnover suggests potential playing time, and the contract structure allows him to compete for a standard NBA deal as the season progresses. For Golden State, Spencer’s departure frees a roster spot as the team finalizes its post-championship roster and monitors LeBron James’s free-agency decision.
